Dr. Yogananda Jeppu is a Technical Fellow at Boeing and a distinguished aerospace systems engineer with over 38 years of experience in control systems, aerospace simulation, safety-critical verification and validation, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and Formal Methods. He has made significant contributions to landmark Indian aerospace and defense programs, including the DRDO Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) and the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) flight control system, while also leading innovations in UAV and radar technologies recognized through multiple U.S. patents.

Recognized by the Government of India for his contributions to aerospace, Dr. Jeppu received the prestigious INCOSE Systems Engineering Influencer Award 2023. Beyond his industry leadership, he is an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer and serves as Adjunct Faculty at the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT)** and the **Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT)**. His work bridges industry, academia, and research, advancing the engineering of complex, safety-critical aerospace systems and mentoring the next generation of systems engineers.